VOXPOP 'Looking for ‘enemies of the state' amongst local critics is an ingenuous way to distract from one's failings.'

Cops to hunt security forces scorners on social media

vox populi small thumbnail Gen2: So far, the only disparaging remarks we see are on the politicians and higher-ups in the security services who have either created the original chronic problem in Lahad Datu or mishandled the current situation.

Looking for ‘enemies of the state' amongst local critics is an ingenuous way to distract from one's failings.

We fully support our boys in the frontline and are actually cheering them on to increase the body count of the enemy. It is those who allowed the situation to develop to the point our boys have to sacrifice their lives that is making us angry.

Chipmunk: Deputy inspector-general of police (DIGP) Khalid Abu Bakar, if you really, and I mean really, look at the macro point of view to this problem, it was because the relevant ministers waited for three weeks before the police took action.

What we cannot understand is, why didn't the intelligence units pick up on this threat in the first place?

The next question is, why were the cops sent into unfamiliar terrain instead of the military? Was it the right decision by their bosses?

Did they do a security risk assessment and did they have a well-thought plan to strike and take charge (that includes a Plan 'B')?

I sympathise with the families whose men lost their lives, but someone has to take the blame.

So my question is "Who will take the blame for this"? As we all know, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad is the main cause of this because of the Project IC issue.

Tholu: While I do not condone the derogative and senseless remarks made on our security forces - the fallen, the injured and the battling alike, I find it amusing that the DIGP is warning those making them of legal action (criminal charges, I suppose).

Dear Khalid, while we hold in contempt the words of some callous and insensitive people who lack compassion, threats of legal action against them in the absence of legal provisions to do so may reflect on your emotions subduing your rational thinking.

However, if indeed there are legal avenues to charge them, then I stand corrected.

AnakBangsaMalaysia: Never mind the trivial matter of the Tausug invasion around Lahad Datu. It appeared that the Malaysian police have so much free time on their hands that they can devote manpower and resources to playing with social media and getting back into their usual practice of harassing Malaysian citizens.

Anonymous #37634848: Khalid, please take action on the BN rogue demonstrators who threw eggs at the PKR headquarters if you are committed to your uniform. This is more urgent than chasing imaginary ghosts.

MockingYou: Save your warning, Khalid. Malaysians are supporting the efforts of our boys. However, the powers-that-be are the focus of our ire.

PKR: Gov't has no right to dish out pay rise

Mahashitla: Premier Najib Abdul Razak has to give a pay rise to the civil servants or they will no longer listen to him as his term of office has already expired on March 8.

Anyway, it's only about RM2 billion and only one percent of the illicit outflow of about RM200 billion in 2010 alone. The civil servants will be wise enough not to simply give their votes to BN as they deserve more.

Najib will not give this pay rise if not for the strong representation of Pakatan since 2008. And I believe the rakyat, especially the civil servants, will enjoy a better share of the economy should Pakatan take over Putrajaya.

Ajeeth Rosman: Najib was never a mandated prime minister. Hence he feels that he is not bound by the rules of the five-year cap to call for the general election.

This is a constitutional matter and we need constitutional experts and sensible judges to explain to him about the wrong that he is doing and if he is persistent, to detain him.

This is not a game as foreign investors are already getting frightened with so many wrongs done by Najib. This country is going down on a slippery slope.

We need Pakatan to rule this country and save us from those devils.

Onyourtoes: Even with no election pending, the prime minister still has no right to go around spending money like his grandfather's.

Read the constitution, all money from the consolidated fund can only be used with legislative approval.

The supplementary budget (i.e. spending first and then getting the approval) is only restricted to emergency or unforeseen circumstances like acts of god, etc.

Where is the parliamentary oversight on the executive? This country is doomed if we go on like this. This is worse than the rule of emperors.

NewMalaysia: The only way for Najib to continue as premier is to win more than two-thirds in the coming election, which for me is very unlikely.

It seems that now he has an even bigger problem with candidate selection. One wrong move, he and BN will be history.

En2indian: I am eligible for the pay rise too, but I do not wish to be treated as a beggar. An extra RM100 a month is not life changing.

Instead, these leaders should be looking at how to reduce the ever-increasing cost of living, not throw peanuts at us citizens. By the way, I also refuse to accept the BR1M handouts.

Apapunboleh: First an unelected PM. Now an ‘illegitimate' prime minister.

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